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Silver USB A to B active cable with inline repeater, 36 ft

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite U042-036 USB 2.0 A to B Active Cable 36 ft

SKU CH-FDAA-KNBAM MPN U042-036

Active USB 2.0 A-to-B cable with built-in repeater extends a printer or peripheral up to 36 ft while keeping 480 Mbps speed

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB B
  • Connector count1
  • Connector detailsUSB "A" to USB "B"
  • Product typeUSB 2.0
  • Product colorSilver
  • Key featuresConnect a computer to a printer or other USB device up to 36

Cable Length 36 Feet

  • Place a USB device 36 ft from your PC
  • Active repeater keeps 480 Mbps speed over full length
  • Works with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices
  • No external power supply needed
  • Compatible with Windows 98 through 10 and MAC

Extended USB 2.0 Reach

This active A-to-B cable lets you place a printer or other USB peripheral up to 36 ft from the host computer. An integrated repeater preserves full 480 Mbps throughput across the entire run. The single-cable design removes the need for daisy-chained extensions. It works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices on Windows and Mac systems.

Build Integration

The cable draws power from the host USB port and supplies up to 150 mA to the connected device. Peripherals needing more current must use their own supply or a powered hub. No external adapter is required for the cable itself. The 36 ft length suits layouts where the host and device cannot sit near each other.

Sustained Signal Quality

The built-in repeater actively regenerates the data stream so 480 Mbps is maintained continuously at 36 ft. Passive cables lose integrity well before this distance. The active design prevents the errors and speed drops that appear on long unamplified runs. Performance stays stable for the full cable length.

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Price $35.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Model nameU042-036
Product typeUSB 2.0
Product colorSilver
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB B
Connector count1
Connector detailsUSB "A" to USB "B"
Size & build
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size146 × 137 × 44 mm

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Questions about this item

How far can this cable reliably carry a full 480Mbps USB 2.0 signal?

The active repeater maintains full 480Mbps speed across the entire 36 ft (11 m) length, overcoming the standard 5-meter limit.

Does the cable get warm or draw extra power when used continuously?

It is bus-powered and supplies up to 150mA to the connected device; no external power supply is needed.

What type of USB ports must my computer and printer have for this cable to work?

The cable requires a standard USB Type-A port on the computer and a USB Type-B port on the printer or peripheral.

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